Best IMDb list sync tools for watchlist organizers in 2026

Compare IMDb list sync tools for watchlist organizers and see what each option does with IMDb lists and related workflows.

By VLClean · 2026-10-19

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into one link for Radarr with the movies and one link for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1]

Option	List handling	Cost details
MDBList	Creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists and imports external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. ^[2] ^[2]	not published
Trakt	Free on web, iOS and Android. ^[3]	not published
Traktarr	Uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. ^[4]	not published
Simkl	Tracks what users are watching and provides an API for developers based on watch history. ^[5] ^[5]	not published
Kometa	Customizes artwork, titles, and summaries and connects to third-party services like TMDb and IMDb. ^[6] ^[6]	not published
Listrr	Creates lists with filters by ratings and amount of votes and can create lists that exclusively contain Anime. ^[7] ^[7]	not published
Ryot	Tracks media consumption and provides self-hosted options. ^[8] ^[8]	not published
Watcharr	Pastes one public IMDb list and creates one Radarr link for movies and one Sonarr link for shows. ^[1]	not published

What watchlist organizers need from IMDb list sync tools

Watchlist organizers often need a way to collect movie and show choices, keep lists usable over time, and move selections into other tools. The right choice depends on whether the main task is creating lists, tracking viewing, or sending titles into a media workflow.

A useful tool can reduce repeated manual work by connecting a list source with the place where titles are managed. Watchlist organizers should check what types of lists are supported, whether updates happen automatically, what services can be connected, and whether the tool needs an account or installation.

Different tools handle different jobs. Some focus on making or curating lists, while others focus on tracking or connecting lists to media apps.

MDBList for watchlist organizers

MDBList is a tool for creating dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to user preferences. ^[2] MDBList lets users import external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. ^[2]

Trakt for watchlist organizers

Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. ^[9] Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. ^[3]

Traktarr for watchlist organizers

Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. ^[4] Traktarr can add multiple shows to Sonarr. ^[4] Traktarr supports private lists. ^[4]

Simkl for watchlist organizers

Simkl automatically tracks what users are watching. ^[5] Simkl lists 140,994 TV Shows in its catalog. ^[5] Simkl provides an API for developers based on watch history. ^[5]

Kometa for watchlist organizers

Kometa can customize artwork, titles, and summaries. ^[6] Kometa connects to third-party services like TMDb and IMDb. ^[6] Kometa can create collections based on streaming services. ^[6]

Listrr for watchlist organizers

Listrr allows creation of lists that exclusively contain Anime. ^[7] Listrr allows filtering by ratings and amount of votes. ^[7] Listrr allows creation of unlimited amount of items in a list. ^[7]

Ryot for watchlist organizers

Ryot provides support for tracking media consumption, fitness progress, and daily habits. ^[8] Ryot provides self-hosted options. ^[8] Ryot provides analytics with charts and statistics. ^[8]

Watcharr for watchlist organizers

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. Watcharr lets you paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. ^[1] A bookmark clicked inside Radarr or Sonarr adds the list for you, using that app's API key without sending it anywhere else. ^[1] Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1]

Matching the tool to the job

For turning an IMDb list into Radarr and Sonarr links, Watcharr creates one link for movies and one for shows from a public IMDb list. ^[1] For list creation and imports from other sources, MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists and imports external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. ^[2] ^[2]

For connecting Trakt.tv lists with Sonarr and Radarr, Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. ^[4] For tracking viewing activity, Simkl automatically tracks what users are watching. ^[5] For media library presentation changes, Kometa can customize artwork, titles, and summaries. ^[6]

Questions to ask before you choose

Watchlist organizers should check whether a tool matches the way lists are created and where titles need to go. Check whether the tool supports the list types being used, how updates happen, and what connected services are needed.

Consider whether a hosted option or a self-hosted option matches the setup. Check whether the tool needs an account, what information it needs, and whether the workflow fits the apps already in use.

Frequently asked questions

Which IMDb list sync tools should watchlist organizers compare first?

Watchlist organizers can compare tools based on whether the main need is list creation, tracking, library organization, or moving titles into Radarr and Sonarr. Each option handles a different part of the workflow, so the right comparison depends on the task being handled.

Can Watcharr use IMDb watchlists without installing anything?

Watcharr's hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] Watcharr accepts public IMDb watchlists or lists from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1]

How does Watcharr connect IMDb lists to Radarr and Sonarr?

Watcharr creates one link for Radarr with the movies and one link for Sonarr with the shows from one public IMDb list. ^[1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. ^[1]

Can Watcharr combine IMDb lists for a household?

Signed-in Watcharr users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the whole household, and a title that is on two lists is added only once. ^[1]

What should watchlist organizers check before choosing an IMDb list sync tool?

Watchlist organizers should check supported list sources, update behavior, connected services, installation needs, and the way titles move into other tools. Watcharr links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. ^[1]

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. ^[1]

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